South East and Greater London investment levels rise ahead of ‘strong final quarter’

A report from agency Knight Frank revealed that investment in the region reached £389m in Q3, the strongest quarter of 2026, while year-to-date volumes rose 4% to £915m. The post South East and Greater London investment levels rise ahead of ‘strong final quarter’ appeared first on Property Week.

As infrastructure evolves investment discipline must keep pace

These were often funded through the now-retired Private Finance Initiative contracts (PFIs) or early renewables whose revenues were 100% UK government subsidy backed. Today, the opportunity set is much broader. Data centres have emerged as the market's standout growth story, fuelled by the rapid adoption… The post As infrastructure evolves investment discipline must keep pace appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Associated British Ports sold to IFM Investors in deal valuing group at over £10bn

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and OMERS have agreed to sell their combined 63.9% stake in the UK’s largest port operator, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2027. The post Associated British Ports sold to IFM Investors in deal valuing group at over £10bn appeared first on Property Week.

Norges and Ares establish €1.5bn European logistics investment partnership

The partnership will invest in logistics warehouse facilities, focused on locations near major European consumer centres. The post Norges and Ares establish €1.5bn European logistics investment partnership appeared first on Property Week.

The Budget must build confidence and investment

Peter O’Brien is the managing director at O’Brien Contractors There has been a lot of talk and a lot of promises, but now it’s time for action. Burnham’s administration has brought in some significant reforms in a short space of time, but we’re still to… The post The Budget must build confidence and investment appeared first on Construction News.

RICS - A new cycle for CRE? 13062023

How is the Commercial Real Estate market shaping up in the face of the evolving economic environment? The RICS present the results of the latest RICS Global Commercial Property Monitor and discuss with leading participants in the sector their insights on the opportunities for the rest of the year as well as the potential risks to the property market

WSJ - Why Copper Is Now One of the World's Most In-Demand Metals 07062023

Copper demand has skyrocketed as the push for electrification of vehicles and energy sources continue to take over. The non-precious metal is important in the shift away from fossil fuels as it is critical for EVs, windmills, solar panels and even the entire power grid. So why aren't more companies starting new copper mines to fuel this boom in demand? WSJ explains why copper is so important to the global economy - and how a massive shortage is threatening the green-tech transition.

RICS - Infrastructure financing for social and environmental outcomes - with Global Infrastructure Hub 16052023

The OECD estimates that USD 6.9 trillion per year are needed up to 2050 for investment in infrastructure to meet development goals and create a low carbon, climate resilient future. According to the Global Infrastructure Hub, however, there is currently a multi-trillion-dollar gap in these required investments. How can we close the sustainability infrastructure gap? What global organisations are doing to scale up finance? What is the latest report on the state of investment in infrastructure?

FT - Investment options that help provide clean water are available, but uptake is low 25052023

A quarter of the world’s population has no access to safely managed water, but what role can private investors play in alleviating the problem? Options range from venture capital funds looking to invest in clean-water tech, to private equity funds focused on promoting access to safe drinking water. But as the FT’s Kenza Bryan reports, the private sector could still do much more

RICS - WBEF Week 2023 - Investor interest in climate-related risk assessments on built assets, 09032023

The 2022 RICS sustainability report shows that almost three-fifths of global respondents believe that investor interest in climate risk assessment for built assets has risen in the past year. Is the much-needed change in the industry happening fast enough? What strategies are investors choosing to decarbonise their portfolios? What needs to change for the construction industry at large to decarbonise more and to do so at pace?

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